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Everton v Tottenham Hotspur live: how will Spurs fare in first game since Antonio Conte departed?

Barclays WSL / Matchday 17
Walton Hall Park / 02.04.2023
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Updated 03/04/2023 at 21:29 GMT+1


68'
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GOAL! Everton 0-1 Spurs (Kane pen) Never in doubt! Pickford dives right and Kane sweeps left, right into the side-netting. I can't fathom a way Everton get back into this.
66'
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PENALTY TO SPURS!
Another ball to the back post and Perisic knocks down really well, for Romero taking the ball away from Keane who doesn't know he's there so goes to clear and instead kicks man not ball. It's a stonewaller, but a penalty is too great a punishment for nearly every offence that is punished with one.
66'
HE DID WHAT HE THOUGHT HE HAD TO DO
And only had a split-second to make up his mind.
64'
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FINALLY, PORRO FINDS A DECENT CROSS
And at the back post, Perisic nods back, but Tarkowski heads clear before Kane can reach it, then Everton counter with Iwobi, who again has little on. Lenglet tries to pull him back but he hangs on and might find Onana, but instead lamps a slice that sails over the bar. Lenglet is booked.
62'
THIS IS NOW A BIG CHANCE FOR SPURS
They badly need a win tonight, and you have to assume a Harry Kane goal will arrange it for them.
60'
THAT WAS SO SILLY FROM DOUCOURE
His team were on top pushing for the points, and now they've to hang onto one.
58'
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...AND NOW THERE'S A RUCKUS!
Kane shoves Gratty so Doucoure kicks through a 50-50, then shoves Kane who pulls his shirt ... so Doucoure loses it for a second and shoves him in the face! Naturally, Kane goes down like he's being strangled - he's booked - and Everton are in big trouble!
58'
NO THEY CANNOT
And Spurs counter with Kane, Hojbjerg up with him, but he's soon crowded out....
56'
PORRO CATCHES A STRAY ARM TAKING A CUFF OFF ONANA
In co-comms, Don Goodman thinks he makes a meal of it, but I'm not sure that's a pleasant experience. Anyhow, Doucoure win s a corner, can Everton make it count?
55'
GRAY OUT WIDE TO MCNEILL
And Lenglet heads clear, under no pressure, because there's only one attacker inside the box. Everton only know how to score from set-pieces.
53'
I WONDER IF DYCHE MIGHT TRY MAUPAY SOON
Someone to be in and stay in the box might be helpful.
52'
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IWOBI INTO GRAY
Who touches off nicely for Onana ... but his shot, though measured, is easily saved by Lloris. Everton have again started a half the better side.
52'
I MISSED THIS WITH MOUSE AGGRO
But it's beautiful. Football is the greatest.
50'
NOT MUCH
Godfrey heads clear, and Skipp squares to Porro, who nips outside his man well then, with players waiting in the box, shanks a ridiculous shot over the top.
49'
KANE BENS A REALLY TESTING BALL TO THE BACK POST
I think McNeil can let it drift out, but with Porro behind him, he plays safe, heading behind. What can Perisic deliver?
47'
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ONANA ROBS DIER AS HE TRIES TO DRIBBLE OUT
And Gueye seizes on the loose ball, with Doucoure pleading to be slipped in! But instead, he shoots, wafting harmlessly over the bar. He has 24 career goals in over 400 games, so.
47'
DYCHE WON'T MIND THAT FIRST HALF I DON'T THINK
He knows his team are no great attacking shakes, and will back them to find a set-piece and another 1-0 win if they keep it up.
46'
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WE GO AGAIN!
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VERDICT
Everton have exerted more pressure, but Spurs' extra class means they've created more. If Kane gets two second-half chances like the two he missed first half, his team will win.
20:49
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HALF-TIME: Everton 0-0 Spurs